Dallas Friday is a Centurion Boats Water Sports Warrior. Dallas has been given this designation because of her tireless efforts to make lives better. As a Correct Craft company, we are called to the path of ‘Making Life Better’ and we strive to exemplify that phrase at every opportunity. We Wake Waves is Centurion’s new campaign which aims to encourage intentional positive actions on and around the lake. No matter how big or small the effort is we all have an opportunity to wake waves of positive change in the lives of those around us.

Both on the water and off Dallas is waking waves of change in her community, you can visit https://www.centurionboats.com/we-wake-waves to learn more about the we wake waves movement. What’s your wave of positive change? Wake it!

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About We Wake Waves: As a Correct Craft company, we are called to the path of ‘Making Life Better’ and we strive to exemplify that phrase at every opportunity. We want to wake waves of positive change in ourselves, our families, our communities, and our world with our boats on or near the water. It could be as simple and seemingly small as teaching your child to wake surf or showing your significant other how to trailer a boat or as big as hosting an event that honors our service men and women. What’s Your Wave? How are you using your Centurion on, near, or relating to water to wake waves of positive change? We wake waves. Do you? Share your wave with us on social media using the hashtag #WeWakeWaves and visit https://www.centurionboats.com/we-wake-waves to learn more.

About Centurion Boats: Creating the World’s best waves, wakes and ride since 1976, Centurion is a towed water sports boat manufacturer built on innovation and commitment to excellence. As a Correct Craft Company, we are charged with “Making Lives Better”. We embody this phrase with the boats we build along with the lives we live on and off the water. Centurion Boats is the perfect ride every time. To learn more about Centurion Boats, visit www.centurionboats.com.

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 95 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Group, Watershed Innovation and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.

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Recap

San Angelo

Hosted by the crew at Family Powersports, riders felt like rockstars behind the Malibu 25LSV and M235 all weekend long. Focused on rider development, the event began with Freeride Friday, giving competitors, family and friends the opportunity to hang out and learn from their favorite Malibu Pro athletes. Alongside Freeride Friday, Wake the Desert’s amateur wakesurf divisions hit the water laying down competition firsts and setting the pace for the rest of the weekend. Saturday’s WWA Regional Championships Central included all WWA amateur and Jr. Pro divisions along with Wake the Desert Outlaw semifinal rounds. The weekend wrapped up with Surf Gate Sunday where riders were able to experience the endless wave of Malibu’s world-class line of boats and take inspiration from today’s stars with the Wake the Desert Outlaw and Pro Wakesurf and Wakeboard Finals.

“We had a blast in Texas this weekend! It was great watching the next up and comers in wake interact with the Malibu Pro athletes and take inspiration from all of the talented riders who came to compete at the Malibu Rider Experience Central and Wake the Desert. We are so privileged to work with such great partners like Malibu Boats and Family Powersports, and we look forward to seeing everyone for the final U.S. stop in Virginia next weekend,” commented WWA Executive Director, Corrie Wilson.

Wakesurf

Friday set the pace for the amount of talent Lake Nasworthy would see throughout the weekend with Reese Hunt III (TX) bringing a unique longboard style to the wakesurf community throwing deep bottom turns and walking up and down the board for a final score of 76.67. The Junior Wakesurf division showcased nine tremendously talented rippers of which Stella Tracy (OK) came out on top with a super steady body varial for a score of 68.33 in the final round.

The smiles were contagious during Saturday’s WWA Regional Championships as riders threw down in front of their hometown crowd for a chance to represent the Central region at the upcoming WWA Wakeboard National Championships. In the Jr. Boy’s Beginner division, local Texan Kyle Bendele (TX) threw a huge H/S wake to wake indy grab to earn his first place finish and a score of 86.67. Alex Albin (CA) claimed the top spot in the Boys division throwing a tootsie roll for a first place score of 86.33. The Jr. Women’s division saw Ellie Patrick (TX) take the win with a H/S back roll and a melan grab for a score of 80.00. Ainsley Harper (TX) came in second throwing a fashion air for a score of 61.67, followed by Logan Vaughan (TX) in third scoring 55.00.

The Jr. Pro division brought some of the world’s best to Texas with Fynn Bullock-Womble (USA) taking home his first Jr Pro Series win. Laying down his unique style Fynn started off his run with a H/S B/S 720 followed by a cab 720 earning his first place finish and a score of 85.00. Thomas Herman (USA) landed a second place finish with a textbook KGB to score 76.00, followed by Bryce Grey (AUS) in third with a final score of 72.67.

Fynn Bullock-Womble | Jr. Pro Winning Run

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Wakeboard

Still grinning from a weekend of accomplishments, riders and families took to the water behind the Malibu 25LSV for the Surf Gate Sunday wakesurf experience before packing the shoreline for the Outlaw and Pro division finals of Wake the Desert. San Angelo local, Gentry Slayden (USA) came out on top in the Outlaw Women’s Wakesurf division with a winning score of 70.00. In the Pro Men’s Wakeurf division, Keenan Flegel (USA) took the win with a backside big spin and shuvs in every direction to complete his winning run for a score of 83.33, just ahead of his brother Noah Flegel (USA) who finished second with an 81.67.

Malibu Athlete Tarah Mikacich (USA) annihilated the wake of the Malibu M235 to take the win in the Outlaw Women’s Wakeboard division throwing a wrapped KGB to secure her final score of 65.00. Charli Shore (AUS) came in second throwing a tootsie roll for her final score of 56.67, followed by Dallas Friday (USA) in third.  Rockstar Energy athlete Tony Iacconi (AUS) made it out on top of an intense Outlaw Men’s Wakeboard final round sticking a front mobe 540 for a score of 90.00. Noah Flegel (USA) scored 81.67 in second putting down a super stylish melan back mobe, just ahead of Luca Kidd (GBR) in third with a score of 77.67.

Next stop

The Malibu WWA Rider Experience heads north to Spotsylvania, Virginia July 19 – 21 for the next round of the world’s most popular rider development series and the final WWA Wakeboard National Championship qualifier.

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Epic performances

Friday’s quarterfinal rounds were on fire behind the Malibu M235 powered by the latest Malibu Monsoon Engine, bringing a certain intensity to the starting dock on Saturday morning. Fans filled in on the water and lined the shores of Malibu’s Loudon, TN facility as the riders hit the water to deliver the pinnacle of wakeboard competition to the hometown crowd. The ladies delivered performances of epic proportion, looking to see who would land on top of the podium at the very first WWA WBWS equal podium prize money event.

In the Pro Women’s division, Rockstar Energy athlete Zahra Kell (AUS) made history taking home the largest amount of prize money a female wakeboarder has ever received. Kell stomped two stand up passes that included a whirly bird in her first pass, to then officially lock up the top spot with one of the cleanest dum dums we’ve ever seen for a final score of 90.00. The second place spot went to Dallas Friday (USA) who looked so comfortable behind the Malibu M235 throwing a bat wing and T/S Off-Axis 540 for a score of 85.00. Rounding out the podium in third, Meagan Ethell (USA) threw down a super clean wrapped mute F/S 540 for 82.67 points.

Largest amount of prize money

“I’m super stoked that all of my hard work paid off this weekend, I was really happy with my run so to take the win felt that much better. It’s so awesome to be the first woman to grab the equal prize money with a first place finish! This has been such a great event, thanks to everyone who helped put it on!” said Rockstar athlete Zahra Kell.

The Pro Men’s division saw quite the shake-up with a series of events dictating a crazy final round. Another Rockstar Energy athlete took the win today with Tony Iacconi (AUS) coming out on top for his first-ever Malibu Factory Pro win. Iacconi earned a 95.67 score starting off his run with an Indy Moby Dick to lay down a roast beef crow mobe 540 and a tail grab front blind mobe in his second pass. Harley Clifford (AUS) came out charging in the final round opening his run with his signature tail grab KGB to the flats for a second place score of 91.67. Malibu athlete, Massi Piffaretti (ITA) showed up displaying his unique Italian style with every trick, throwing his seatbelt to late tail grab tantrum to blind for a third place score of 90.00.

“It’s been nearly three years since I’ve won a Wakeboard World Series stop so I’m super happy to have taken the win today! Being third off the dock and watching all the boys throw down, I knew had my work cut for me and needed to give it my all out there. I’m just so stoked and I couldn’t be happier right now,” commented Rockstar athlete Tony Iacconi.

Results

Highlights

Winning runs

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About Malibu Boats, Inc.

Based in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive and outboard boats. Malibu Boats Inc. is the commanding market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis Wake Research boat brands, the leader in the 20’ – 40’ segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand and in a leading position in the offshore fishing boat market with its Pursuit brand. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fisherman and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles.

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PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (May 28, 2019)  – 6X Wakeboard Boat of the Year, the Super Air Nautique G23, pulled wake’s greatest to victory in the final day of competition at the 60th Nautique Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine Engine Technology. With the prestigious Nautique Masters titles on the line, Robin Lake was filled with some of the most amazing moments the event has ever seen. And we have now a new Nautique Masters champion !

Women

Defending Masters Champion, Meagan Ethell (USA) put together a stand up run in the Pro Women’s Final, leaving the crowd cheering and taking the win with a 93.00. Her first pass consisted of a moby dick and a cab nose grab 540 before coming back on pass two with a clean roll to blind, leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind that her name would go down in Nautique Masters history. In second place, Dallas Friday (USA) scored 91.00 with a big wrapped KGB, followed by Erika Lang (USA) rounding out the podium in a very close third with 75.00 points.

Winning run

The 60th Nautique Masters showcased yet another year of an inspiring spectacle of athletic ability behind the world-class Super Air Nautique G23. Held annually at the legendary Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA the Nautique Masters is regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for watersports athletes worldwide.

The full list of results from of the 60th Nautique Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament.

About Nautique Boat Company

Celebrating 94 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique has been reinvented as the lightest ski boat on the market, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our GS Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares.

To learn more visit Nautique.com.

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The contest commenced on Saturday with Pro Women’s Quarterfinals first off the dock. Dallas Friday (USA), Meagan Ethell (USA), and defending Factory Pro champion Nicola Butler (USA) each won their heats with progressive runs and score-boosting style. The Pro Men’s Quarterfinals brought huge air and impressive execution to Watts Bar Lake. Tony Iacconi (AUS), Shota Tezuka (JPN), 2017 Factory Pro winner Nic Rapa (AUS), and current WBWS leader Harley Clifford (AUS) each came out on top of their heats to advance to the next round.

Sunday’s action was open to the public and local fans flocked by both land and boat to catch a glimpse of the competition. The event offered a unique opportunity for Malibu factory staff and their families to see their boats in action right at the source, pulling some of the world’s best wakeboarders.

“It’s really cool because these guys (Malibu staff) make all these great boats that we get to ride behind so to have it in their backyard is awesome,” said Malibu team rider, Oli Derome. “A lot of the employees are out here today and get to see what they work for and what we like to do. It’s a great combination for everyone.”

With fan-focused onshore activities such as face painting, inflatable slides, complimentary ice cream, and giveaways from Malibu Boats and Rockstar Energy, the pros stayed focused as semifinals began. For the Women’s Semifinals, Nicola Butler (USA), Dallas Friday (USA), and Meagan Ethell (USA) again came out on top of their heats looking like a strong three for finals. Shota Tezuka (JPN), Tony Carroll (USA), Nic Rapa (AUS), and Tony Iacconi (AUS) battled their way to the top spot in each of their heats, securing a place in the finals.

The Women’s finals presented a fully stacked top six riders. Taking full advantage of the massive M235 wake, the women went big, got risky, and put it all on the table. Meagan Ethell (USA) came out on top with a score of 91.33, featuring a super clean nose grab frontside 540, roll to blind, and Moby Dick. Jamie Lopina (USA) stole second place with back to back heelside 540s and a crowmobe scoring an 86.67. Dallas Friday (USA) came in third place with big, clean tricks in her signature style, earning a final score of 83.33.

The Men’s Finals came in hot with doubles, double-ups, and a broken board as the final round of the day began. Nic Rapa (AUS) stole the show and won the finals despite increasing wind and chop. His two stand up passes including a double indy toeside backroll, double cab roll, and both frontside and heelside 900s earned him a clean 94.00. Harley Clifford’s (AUS) double tantrum and nose grab back mobe 540 led him to a score of 89.67. The Aussies swept the podium as Tony Iacconi (AUS) sealed third place. He finished strong with a huge double cab roll and backside 720 after falling first trick, with a score of 87.67.

The Malibu Factory Smoky Mountain Pro results led to a shuffling of the WWA WBWS overall rankings. Meagan Ethell (USA) moved into first place while Jamie Lopina (USA) moved up two spots with her podium finish, putting her in fifth place overall for the women. For the men, Tony Iacconi (AUS) moved up one spot into fourth place. Nic Rapa (AUS) increased his ranking by two spots into second place and Harley Clifford (AUS) remains the leader of the series. This weekend’s shakeups prove that with two stops to go, the race for the Title is far from over.

The 2018 Factory Pro brought good weather and great times for all who attended. Malibu Factory Pro barrels, banjos, and prize money were awarded to the top athletes after a full day of power and progression.

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PERFORMANCES PEAK AT THE 2018
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The final day of competition commenced with the Junior Women’s Wakeboard Final at Puerto Escobar in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Australia’s Zahra Kell won the gold medal, followed by Italy’s Julia Molinari and Alice Virag.

IWWF Wakeboard World Champion Cory Teunissen (AUS) celebrates with fans

The Junior Men saw the first ever Dum-Dum 540 landed in competition, behind the Centurion Ri23, by Ulf Ditsch (ARG) who won the silver medal. Great Britain’s Luca Kidd won the gold medal and Sam Brown from Australia won the bronze.

2018 World Wakeboard Champion Bec Gange (AUS) in action in Argentina

Former IWWF World Cup riders Marcello Giardi (BRA) and Alejo De Palma (ARG) battled it out with 2009 IWWF Open Men’s Champion Adam Fields from the USA in the Masters Men’s final. With strong local support, Alejo De Palma performed to the best of his abilities to win Argentina’s first IWWF Wakeboard World Championships gold medal with Adam Fields taking the silver medal and Marcello Giardi the bronze medal.
In the Open Women’s final, Rebecca Gange (AUS) made an emotional come back to international competition after a lengthy absence due to injury to win the gold medal, edging out silver medallist Dallas Friday (USA) and bronze medallist Chiara Virag (ITA).

World Championships 1. Cory Teunissen (AUS), 2. Massi Piffaretti (ITA), 3. Nic Rapa (AUS)

The heavy hitters in Open Men brought the IWWF World Wakeboard Championships to a close with Cory Teunissen (AUS) landing a 1080 and grabbed double half cab roll to win his first gold medal at an IWWF World Wakeboard Championships. Defending Open Men’s Champion Massimiliano Piffaretti (ITA) had to settle for a silver medal followed by Nic Rapa (AUS) winning the bronze.

World Championships 1. Rebecca Gange (AUS), 2. Dallas Friday (USA), 3. Chiara Virag (ITA)

Team Australia, with four individual gold medals, also won the team overall gold medal by only five points, edging out defending champions Team Italy with two individual gold medals. The host country Argentina, with one individual gold medal, won its very first IWWF World Championships team overall medal with a bronze.

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Today, the world’s most decorated professional men and women wakeboard riders competed at the world-famous Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) for the fourth and final day of the 2016 Nautique WWA Toronto Wakeboard World Championships. A record crowd filled the shorelines to watch the incredibly talented athletes fight for more than $60K in prize money and showcase the sport at its highest level behind the three-time boat of the year, the Super Air Nautique G23. In addition to the World Championships, the event served as the final stop of the Nautique Wake Series and ultimately determined the overall series champions with an additional $30K up for grabs.

Cory Teunissen wins the 2016 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships from World Wakeboard Association on Vimeo.

Pro Men riders began the day with the semifinals as they battled for the opportunity to become one of just eight riders slated to compete in the highly anticipated finals. Parker Siegele (AUS) rode strong in Heat 1 to grab the win and a transfer position, while Nic Rapa (AUS) controlled Heat 2. A huge run by Damien Adam (MRI) allowed him to emerge with the highest score in Heat 3 and Team Nautique Rider Mike Dowdy (USA) demonstrated his ability to uncork massive tricks with the G23’s perfectly shaped wake against the best riders in the world.

With the most talented field in wakeboarding history, riders from around the globe raved about the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23’s capability to launch riders higher and further than any other wakeboarding boat on the market. Cory Teunissen stunned the field with two stand up passes that included a Moby Dick 540 and huge Switch Nose Grab Heelside 900 during the Pro Men’s final to his claim his first World Championship and a score of 93.33. Teunissen also took home the $5K for winning the 2016 Nautique Wake Series Championship. Team Nautique Rider Mike Dowdy perfectly executed his signature double flip for a 87.67 to take second on the day and in the final Nautique Wake Series standings. The youngster Nic Rapa is one of the flashiest riders on the tour and kept fans on the edge of their seats with a stellar run and score of 85.00 to complete the podium in third.

“I’m beyond stoked to walk away as the Pro Men’s winner here at the 2016 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championship,” said Teunissen. “The WWA and Nautique put on a fantastic event and the entire Pro Men’s field left nothing on the table. This has been a dream of mine since I was a little boy and it feels great to accomplish one of my childhood goals.”

In the Pro Women’s finals, competitors shined behind the rider-favorite Super Air Nautique G23 with amazing performances that had the crowd roaring in one of the closest finals of the season Dallas Friday (USA) kept the momentum rolling from a strong qualifying performance earlier in the week and successfully nailed technical tricks en route to the overall win and 2016 World Championship. It was an emotional win for Friday as she recently became a mother and made an impressive season debut by returning to competition with a statement. Narrowly missing out on the top spot, Giorgia Gregoria (ITA) rode well to earn the runner-up position with an 82.17.  Despite the stiff competition, Amber Wing (AUS) continued her spectacular season by rounding out the podium in third and netting a score of 77.33. Team Nautique Rider Raimi Merritt (USA) used consistency throughout the entire five round Nautique Wake Series to score the overall series championship and take home $5K in prize money.

“It’s an incredible feeling to compete at the Nautique WWA Toronto Wakeboard World Championship and come out on top at my first contest of the 2016 season,” said Friday. “The talent level is at an all-time high right now and all of the girls are riding flawlessly, which required me to stay focused and lay it all on the line each time I hit the water.”

Gregoria, who lives in Italy, made the long trek across the pond to compete in her very first Nautique WWA Toronto Wakeboard World Championship and surprised many of her competitors with a second place finish.

“This is my first time competing at the World Championships, the water here at Lake Ontario is perfect and the wake is much bigger than what I am used to riding on back at home in Italy,” said Gregoria. “I loved everything about the event here in Toronto and I exceeded the expectations I set for myself. My goal was just to qualify for the finals, which makes being on the podium that much more special and gives me confidence when coming back in the future.”

The industry-leading Super Air Nautique G23’s flawless wake allowed Pro Wakeskate riders to push the limits and take their riding to an all-new level. Brian Grubb (USA), who placed second during yesterday’s qualifier, returned for redemption and consistently landed a variation of technical twists and flips to steal the win with an 83.33. Grubb’s win helped him secure the Nautique Wake Series Championship and an additional $2,500 bonus. Austin Polterock’s (USA) 71.67 was good enough to take second, while the final podium spot went to Danny Hampson (USA) with a 64.17 in third. The trio’s superb riding led the United States to a sweep of the Pro Wakeskate podium.

Future wakeboarding stars hit the water for the Jr. Pro Men (14-18) finals showcasing the insane level of riding coming from the next generation behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The riders were on fire and provided tons of thrilling action that included sheer determination from Guenther Oka (USA) who used a score of 87.67 to become crowned World Champion. The battle was intense for the final podium positions as Lewy Watt (AUS) and Jake Pelot (USA) went toe-to-toe in order to one up each other. In the end, Watt prevailed for second, just ahead of Pelot in third. Australia’s Cobe France was awarded the overall championship in the Nautique Wake Series and filled his pockets with a $2,500 scholarship fund courtesy of Nautique Boats.

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today. The addition of the WWA Toronto Wakeboard World Championships provides athletes the perfect platform throughout the entire season with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The Nautique Wake Series is the only event series in 2016 that gives riders of all ages, gender and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level.

Results

Nautique WWA Toronto Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy
CNE Waterfront, Ontario Place Channel West – Toronto, Canada
Sunday, August 28, 2016

Pro Men’s – Finals
Cory Teunissen (AUS) – 93.33
Mike Dowdy (USA) – 87.67
Nic Rapa (AUS) – 85.00
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Dean Smith (AUS) – 83.00
JD Webb (USA) – 78.33
Tony Iaconni (AUS) – 66.33
Damien Adam (MRI ) – 6-.67
Parker Siegele (AUS) – 8.33

Pro Women’s – Finals
Dallas Friday (USA) – 85.33
Giorgia Gregoria (ITA) – 82.17
Amber Wing (AUS) – 77.33
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Tarah Mikacich (USA) – 73.33
Jamie Lopina (USA) – 70.83
Corrie Wilson (USA) – 67.33
Nicola Butler (USA) – 59.00
Alice Viraq (ITA) – 51.67

Pro Wakeskate – Finals
Brian Grubb (USA) – 83.33
Austin Polterock (USA) – 71.67
Danny Hampson (USA) – 64.17
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4. Tanner Champion (CAN) – 35.00

Jr. Pro Men – Finals
Guenther Oka (USA) – 87.67
Lewy Watt (AUS) – 82.00
Jake Pelot (USA) – 79.33
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Elliot Digney (AUS) – 76.67
Cobe France (AUS) – 55.00
Bryson Hancock (USA) – 45.00

Pro Men’s – Semifinals: Heat 01
Parker Siegele (AUS) – 76.67
Cory Teunissen (AUS) – 71.67
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Bob Soven (USA) – 65.00
Massi Piffaretti (ITA) – 55.00

Pro Men’s – Semifinals: Heat 02
Nic Rapa (AUS) – 85.83
JD Webb (USA) – 77.50
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Josh Twelker (USA) – 55.00
Rusty Malinoski (CAN) – 28.33

Pro Men’s – Semifinals: Heat 03
Damien Adam (MRI) – 82.67
Tony Iaconni (AUS) – 78.33
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Jeff Langley (USA) – 73.33
Danny Thollander (USA) – 51.67

Pro Men’s – Semifinals: Heat 04
Mike Dowdy (USA) – 86.67
Dean Smith (AUS) – 80.83
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Aaron Rathy (CAN) – 76.67
Andrew Adkison (USA) – 63.33

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About The WWA: The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com

About the CNE: Founded in 1879, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest community celebration and the fifth largest fair in North America. The event takes place on the northern shore of Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto, Canada, from August 19 to September 5, 2016. The CNE is affectionately embraced as an end-of-summer ritual by more than 1.6 million visitors annually, visitors who represent the rich diversity of Toronto and the region. Taking place over 18 days, the Fair offers a wide variety of interactive experiences including concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, an acrobatic & ice skating show, daily Mardi Gras parade, exhibits, international performances, shopping and family entertainment. All the EXcitement culminates on the final weekend, September 3 – 5, when the Canadian International Air Show takes to the skies. For more information go to www.TheEx.com.

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When the Pro Men riders kicked off their Final runs of the weekend, fans littered the beach to watch the sports brightest stars uncork the biggest tricks of the entire weekend. Australian Tony Iaconni (AUS) emerged victorious by nailing his run with a variety of technical tricks, including a front blind mobe to score a 92.67. The runner-up position went to Nic Rapa (AUS), who rode consistently all day to score 88.67. Team Nautique Rider Noah Flegel (USA) performed spectacular behind the G23’s massive wake to secure the third and final podium spot.

“I’m so pumped to walk away with the win today at the U.S. National Championship,” said Tony Iaconni. “The entire field is absolutely stacked right now and there are so many talented riders when it comes down to the finals. This is one of my favorite stops of the season, which motivated me to give it everything I had and go huge for the crowd.”

The Pro Women entered the final day of competition determined to showcase their talent in front of a large crowd while competing behind the three-time boat of the year, Super Air Nautique G23. After a confidence inspiring performance in her qualifying run on Friday, Amber Wing (AUS) kept the momentum rolling as she landed big tricks to outduel the competition with an 86.67. Narrowly missing out on the victory, Team Nautique Rider Raimi Merritt (USA) recorded a near flawless run to earn a solid second place finish with a score of 81.67. Despite an intense battle for the final step on the podium, Nicola Butler (USA) nailed a strong run to beat out her competitors as judge’s awarded her with a 77.50.

“It’s an amazing feeling to come out on top with my sixth-career U.S.  Wakeboard National Championship,” said Amber Wing. “All weekend the girls were performing brilliantly, forcing me to stay on my toes and step up my game. It was rad having all of the fans come out to enjoy the awesome weather and check out the action!”

Pro Wakeskate riders took full advantage of the G23’s perfectly formed wake to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Brian Grubb (USA) won in convincing fashion by displaying a remarkable run to grab the high score of 81.67. The battle for the final podium positions was at an all-time high, leaving riders forced to hold nothing back as they approached their final runs. Reed Hansen (USA) and Austin Polerock (USA) went head-to-head for the second and third positions, respectively at the U.S Wakeboard National.

The Jr. Pro Men (14-18) division boasted the youngest group of riders to compete on the day, while featuring a teaser of some of the sports up-and-coming future stars. A very determined Elliot Digney (AUS) landed the first-ever double flip in Jr. Pro Men’s competition, adding to the long list of ground breaking moments behind the Super Air Nautique G23, ultimately jumping to the top of the leaderboard and never looking back en route to the Finals win. Jake Pelot (USA) looked amazing all weekend keeping every trick stylish and clean to finish second, while Cobe France (AUS) overcame adversity earlier in the week to join his two rivals on the podium in third at the  U.Swakeboard national.

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today. The addition of the WWA Wakeboard World Championships provides athletes the perfect platform throughout the entire season with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23 at the U.S wakeboard  National.

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As the organizer and sanctioning body of the 2016 Nautique WWA U.S. Wakeboard National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy, the World Wakeboard Association would like to thank all of its partners for their support in making the event possible, including Nautique Boat Company and Rockstar Energy Drink.

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Pro Men – Finals
Tony Iaconni (AUS) – 92.67
Nic Rapa (AUS) – 88.67
Noah Flegel (USA) – 78.83
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Cory Teunissen (AUS) – 75.00
Massi Piffaretti (ITA) – 69.33
Mike Dowdy (USA) – 66.83
Dean Smith (AUS) – 64.67
Steel Lafferty (USA) – 52.33

Pro Women – Finals
Amber Wing (AUS) – 86.67
Raimi Merritt (USA) – 81.67
Nicola Butler (USA) – 77.50
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Larisa Morales (MEX) – 73.33
Tarah Mikacich (USA) – 68.33
Melissa Marquardt (USA) – 50.00

Pro Wakeskate – Finals
Brian Grubb (USA) – 81.67
Reed Hansen (USA) – 63.33
Austin Polterock (USA) – 62.67
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Danny Hampson (USA) – 48.33
Coco Mendez (USA) – 31.67

Jr. Pro Men (14-18) – Finals
Elliot Digney (AUS) – 91.00
Jake Pelot (USA) – 85.00
Cobe France (AUS) – 77.33
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Mac Schramm (USA) – 73.00
Guenther Oka (USA) – 68.33
Lewy Watt (AUS) – 35.67

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